#392014 Hex Color
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Not a glossy or chocolate-sweet brown, #392014 is dark brown at its most muted, with a dusty, ashy undertone that keeps it grounded. Its very low lightness makes it a reliable base for coffee, tobacco, or vintage branding, and it reads almost black next to brighter colors. White text holds about 15.1:1 contrast on it, so it works well behind small type.
Questions about #392014
What is #392014 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #392014 is rgb(57, 32, 20), in HSL hsl(19, 48%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 65%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #392014?
Muted greens and soft creams bring out the warmth in #392014, while bright whites can feel stark against it. Try sage or a dusty blue for gentle, natural contrast.
Is #392014 readable on white or black?
#392014 has a 15.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.39:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.